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Another mermaid to add to my growing collection! (Yes I am aiming towards something with both mermaids & fairies ) I may never change, I may always love to paint mermaids, fairies, unicorns, and other fantasy creatures, its what I do...Its what I love

Lost a lot on this one when I shrunk it down to post on DA, so there will definetly be a detailed shot put up w/in the next couple hours I hope.

This started as a background, I created an underwater scene in Vue 5 (3d) using the ruins/fish/plants, pretty basic stuff. I rendered the dolphin seperate from the scene, but he was also done in Vue 5, however, he had no eyes, and he was a flat very boring grey, so he got a paint over, as well as some bits of the background, tons of highlighting added & shadows.

The mermaid's upper body is referenced from a pose by =Tw1stedTruth-stock pose - [link]

This was 13+ hours in Photoshop, plus 3+ hours in Vue 5.

Mist brushes - `spiritsighs some bubbles *michmellow
Some bubbles were hand drawn as well.

Go easy on her, this was not an easy piece, in fact it was quite a challenge, underwater is sometimes quite difficult to pull off, and I am still not sure its right, I am sure there is lots wrong with her, but alas, she is now finished because I cannot stand to work on her anymore right now, maybe ever! LOL

© Susan McKivergan 2006
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Comments: 222

KattZ [2006-04-07 13:21:35 +0000 UTC]

amazing work
perfectly done u deserved all that exposure

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sleepingGhost In reply to ??? [2006-04-07 11:59:58 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work it looks really magic

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IcyCobweb [2006-04-07 11:49:27 +0000 UTC]

That's just beautiful! It's so peaceful, too.

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noobas [2006-04-07 11:18:39 +0000 UTC]

It's really awesome. I love Your works.

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mayann [2006-04-07 07:11:38 +0000 UTC]

She's beautiful! The bubbles mar the piece though - they're out of place because there's no air down there to make the bubbles, so even if they flap their fins they're not going to make any bubbles.

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cosmosue In reply to mayann [2006-04-07 07:14:52 +0000 UTC]

The bubbles are for effect only and its fantasy art, its not realistic! (obviously lol) Also they are not down very far, clearly they are close to the surface. I dont think its mar'ed at all! But thanks anyway!

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SkyGuardian In reply to ??? [2006-04-07 05:25:41 +0000 UTC]

I love this picture!
Love it, Love it, Love it! Dolphins are my favorite ocean animal and Mermaids would go wonderfully with my room. The detail is amazes me. It looke like a photograph. A must have I would say:heart"

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miskis [2006-04-07 04:07:58 +0000 UTC]

beautifully done lady....I <3 dolphins to boot so you add fantasy to them..and it's love! and the ocean floor is loverly, as well as all those painstaking details. (If I may be bold, the pillar that has semi-fallen in the BG { the on on top} seems abit crip and bright.) annyywasy..bravo! A stunning piece. Never stop making what you love!!

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cosmosue In reply to miskis [2006-04-07 05:00:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Im not sure I know which one you mean lol =/ but thank you anyway!

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miskis In reply to cosmosue [2006-04-07 14:45:20 +0000 UTC]

the one that shows up basiclly at a circle, you only see what would be the top of it. But..no biggie at all really. It's a reaallyy beautiful piece.

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Doub1ehe1ix In reply to ??? [2006-04-07 03:43:35 +0000 UTC]

O_O OMG! this is truly amazing! Dude I love this so much! I'm gonna fav it <3

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wally85 In reply to ??? [2006-04-07 03:16:39 +0000 UTC]

fantastick! love the background, and how her top blends in and out of her skin as scales, stunning!

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Cassandra28 [2006-04-07 03:14:44 +0000 UTC]

I love the way that her tailfin is partially transparent. Such a lovely touch!

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Vivistic In reply to ??? [2006-04-07 03:07:25 +0000 UTC]

absolutely gorgeous, definite fav i specially love her iridescent scales

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the-Element In reply to ??? [2006-04-07 01:46:40 +0000 UTC]

this is very beautiful!! if you dont mind me asking, what program did you use?

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cosmosue In reply to the-Element [2006-04-07 02:03:35 +0000 UTC]

Its written in the description but I will copy and paste it here...

This started as a background, I created an underwater scene in Vue 5 (3d) using the ruins/fish/plants, pretty basic stuff. I rendered the dolphin seperate from the scene, but he was also done in Vue 5, however, he had no eyes, and he was a flat very boring grey, so he got a paint over, as well as some bits of the background, tons of highlighting added & shadows.

The mermaid's upper body is referenced from a pose by *Tw1stedTruth-stock pose - [link]

This was 13+ hours in Photoshop, plus 3+ hours in Vue 5.

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the-Element In reply to cosmosue [2006-04-07 03:52:21 +0000 UTC]

ah ok thanks i didnt quite catch the vue 5 (sadly ive never heard of it... ) i only have 2 programs and they arent exactly good plus my comp is a piece X_x but ive been lookin out for real good programs to use when i get my new computer

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lady-atropos In reply to ??? [2006-04-07 01:06:41 +0000 UTC]

stunning work!

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ferraribabi9102 [2006-04-07 00:55:50 +0000 UTC]

I this

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FreshwaterMermaid In reply to ??? [2006-04-07 00:31:31 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful!!! another amazing Mermaid picture!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! :+Fav:es

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sairuh-mystique [2006-04-07 00:29:22 +0000 UTC]

i think my favorite touch on this one is the translucency of her fins, and the delicate trails left in the water by both dolphin and mermaid. very nice, if i have money i'd buy your print. [;

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weirdanime In reply to ??? [2006-04-07 00:20:38 +0000 UTC]

so awesome! amazing detail!

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faded-whispers [2006-04-07 00:05:35 +0000 UTC]

...Once again, you've managed to blow my mind.
You're amazing.

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irfanpathan101 In reply to ??? [2006-04-06 23:06:32 +0000 UTC]

You did a great job!! i love the effects on the water! brilliant!

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SparrowsFlame [2006-04-06 21:45:22 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful. I love the background.

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candybeertje In reply to ??? [2006-04-06 20:16:26 +0000 UTC]

Excellent deviation! I really love dolphins!

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Amilshelai [2006-04-06 18:13:53 +0000 UTC]

this is quite a beautiful piece... everything about it is intriguing... the only thing i see that might possibly be wrong with it though could be the eyes of the dolphin, but im not sure... excellent job on this though...

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cosmosue In reply to Amilshelai [2006-04-06 19:03:32 +0000 UTC]

I checked the dolphins eye, and I did fix it, (before your comment) and i believe its right now

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Amilshelai In reply to cosmosue [2006-04-06 20:31:58 +0000 UTC]

k... doesnt really matter to me, but i just thought that i'd add that...

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Erulasto [2006-04-06 18:09:26 +0000 UTC]

It's very beautiful!!
I love the woman!!
Well done!!!

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Erulasto In reply to ??? [2006-04-06 18:09:12 +0000 UTC]

It's very beautiful!!

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Erulasto [2006-04-06 18:09:12 +0000 UTC]

It's very beautiful!!

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Erulasto In reply to ??? [2006-04-06 18:09:12 +0000 UTC]

It's very beautiful!!

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KelseyTroberg [2006-04-06 16:59:57 +0000 UTC]

Utterly fantstic. She looks so... effortless. You rock.

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TreLore In reply to ??? [2006-04-06 16:51:24 +0000 UTC]

Personally I feel you did a beautifully amazing job and love it

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fantasy-fairy In reply to ??? [2006-04-06 16:35:33 +0000 UTC]

looks really beautiful

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Innerserendipity [2006-04-06 16:04:25 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful! Excellent work.

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strawberrie-em In reply to ??? [2006-04-06 15:23:45 +0000 UTC]

Simply amazing!!!!!!!!!

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Tw1stedTruth-stock [2006-04-06 15:16:33 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely lovely! Thank you for using me as a reference

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MissKellieLauren In reply to ??? [2006-04-06 15:16:18 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! I love the way her skin is mixed with her scales (you know what I am trying to say)

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gabrysiowa [2006-04-06 15:11:25 +0000 UTC]

WOW! Love it!

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Brashier In reply to ??? [2006-04-06 14:45:20 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous! I love mermaids. The seabed is spectacular.

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Queen-Vegeta69 [2006-04-06 14:36:03 +0000 UTC]

beautfiful piece! Nicely done gal!!!

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Nettis [2006-04-06 14:25:04 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work !, i looks so real
the details is amazing !

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gisaiagami [2006-04-06 14:06:39 +0000 UTC]

i love dolphin
wonderfull composition

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Kpfan123 In reply to ??? [2006-04-06 12:39:16 +0000 UTC]

Omg, That's amazing! How do you do it!!??!! Great work!

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fatal-tragedy [2006-04-06 12:21:32 +0000 UTC]

I think its done pretty well. In fact it looks just as good as your other photomanips! (a compliment )

I noticed that fish (angel fish? I forget the name) thats far off in the sea and it looks like a shadow of it.
I think all of the work you put into this has pulled off.. its really a wonderful pieace!

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cosmosue In reply to fatal-tragedy [2006-04-06 12:42:53 +0000 UTC]

Its not really a manip!!! lol but thank you

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Hermioneann In reply to ??? [2006-04-06 12:14:22 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous work Pity we can't all have dolphins as friends....

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flaviacabral [2006-04-06 11:59:08 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work dear,i loved it!!!!

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